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The Crucible

Arthur Miller

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Act 1, part 1 Quiz

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1 of 5
What kind of government operates in Salem, Massachusetts in 1692?

A dictatorship
A democracy
A theocracy
A monarchy

2 of 5
What rumor is circulating about Reverend Parris's daughter Betty?

That she is engaged to be married
That she is the victim of witchery
That she is no longer a member of the church
That she now hates her father

3 of 5
For what does Reverend Parris condemn his niece, Abigail?

Dancing in the woods at night
Being drunk and disorderly in public
Throwing a party without his permission
Sneaking off to visit her fiance

4 of 5
What does Reverend Parris fear?

That his congregation will turn to witchcraft instead of religion
That his opponents will use the accusations of witchcraft against him
That his daughter will speak out against him to defend herself against accusations
That his niece will run away from him out of fear for her own safety

5 of 5
What does Mrs. Putnam call on Tituba to do for her?

Tempt and seduce her husband
Spy on Reverend Parris and his family
Steal money from the church
Commune with her dead children

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